Maine Trail Riders Gt6 Association, Inc. April 2015 www.mainetrailriders.com Volume 21.04 H Vice-President s Stall FBEATS Official Newsletter of The M T R A THE NEXT MEETING IS APRIL 11, 2015 Officers: Trudy Bickford, President Riley Morse,Vice-President Cathy Small, Treasurer Board of Directors: Nancy Weeks 2017 Sandy Craig 2017 Sally Labree - 2017 Riley Morse 2016 Melissa Bourgoin 2016 Nora MacDonald 2016 Julie Anderson - 2015 Cathy Small 2015 Spring is here. Today s snow had me wondering, but maple syrup, shedding horses and longer days are a sure sign that riding season isn t too far away. We missed the March meeting because of some terrible weather, so we ve got a bit of work to do to get ready for the season and some rapidly approaching events. Speaking of which, here are a few reminders: Our fun show is scheduled for May 9 th at the clubhouse. The registration form will soon be on the website and sent out via email. We are still in need of volunteers to help with setup, food donation, food booth, cleanup and more. If you d like to help with the MTRA show, contact Sandy Craig. In advance of the spring shows, we will be holding a work bee later in April at the clubhouse. We will set a date at the meeting this Saturday. The first ride scheduled for May 31 st in Jay. The 2015 ride calendar is getting full, but there are still weekends left. If you are interested in sponsoring a ride, please let us know. You can find the official schedule in the newsletter, and updates will be at the clubhouse and on the website. See you at the clubhouse on April 11th! Bring your appetite and arrive at 6:30 for a junior sponsored Lasagna dinner. Cost is $6.00 per person. Riley.
2 April 2015 HOOFBEATS Our Next Meeting: April 11, 2015 at 7:30PM Notice to Members Junior meeting 6PM on April 11 at the MTRA clubhouse. Junior sponsored Lasagna supper! Join us at 6:30PM on April 11, at the MTRA clubhouse. Cost is $6.00 per person. Junior Notices Hi Junior s! There will be a junior meeting at 6:00PM on April 11 th, prior to the lasagna dinner. Nancy Ride Information Contact the trail secretary, Cathy Small, to sponsor a ride: Email: Cathy@MaineTrailRiders.com Phone: 207-582-2093 Upcoming Events Please note: the event calendar will be posted at the clubhouse prior to all meetings. The calendar will not be read at the meetings. Club meetings are at 7:30 P.M. unless posted otherwise. Apr 11 - Club meeting, at the MTRA club house May 2-3 Food Booth at Shamrock Stables May 9 MTRA spring fun show, at the MTRA club house May 9 - Club meeting, at the MTRA club house May 16 Junior run Food Booth at Safe Haven Farm May 31 - **Jay Ride (Trudy Bickford 207-720- 0550) Jun 7 - **Vienna Mtn Ride (Julie Anderson) Jun 6 - **Greene Ride (Missy Bourgoin 946-5639) Jun 13-14 - **Spring Ride at MTRA club house Jun 13 - Club meeting, at the MTRA club house Jul 11 - Club meeting, at the MTRA club house Jul 12 - **Gardiner Mystery Murder Ride (Ginny Roseberry) Jul 24-26 - **Vienna Ride (Julie Anderson) Aug 8 - Club meeting, at the MTRA club house Aug 8-9 - **Roseberry Patch Ride in Ricmond (Ginny Roseberry 737-4989) Sep 12 - Club meeting, at the MTRA club house Sep 12-13 - **Fall Ride at MTRA club house Sep 19 - **Blazin The Trail For A Cure Ride in Lisbon Falls (Sandy Craig 353-8242) Sep 20 - **Lisbon Falls Ride (and rain date for Blazin The Trail For A Cure Ride) (Sandy Craig 353-8242) 1Oct 10 - Club meeting, at the MTRA club house Oct 17-18 - **Parkman Ride (Donna Tripp) Nov 1 MTRA Fall Fun Show, at the MTRA club house Nov 14 - Club meeting, at the MTRA club house Dec 12 - Club meeting, at the MTRA club house
3 April 2015 HOOFBEATS General Membership Meeting Minutes Submitted by: Nancy Weeks Called to order: The Jan 10, 2015 meeting was called to order by Riley Morse at 7:33pm. Secretary's Report: No secretaries report was available. Treasurer's Report: Treasurers report was passed out and reviewed. Sally made a motion to accept and Nancy Weeks seconded. Cathy stated that new checking account is with Savings Bank of Maine. BOD Report: No board of directors meeting. Trail Report: Banquet is Feb 21 st at West Gardiner Rod & Gun club. Trail committee meeting is Jan 12, 2015 at 7:00 at clubhouse. Need to check with Julie to see if she wants to chair the committee next year. Horse Show Report: Sandy will run the May 9 th spring show. No date set for the Topsham show since Trudy has the survey taken last year, need to check with her on survey results. The tentative date for the fall show is Sunday Nov 1 st. horse show committee meeting Feb 5 th, 7:00 at clubhouse. Publicity Report: The club will have information at the Safe haven open house. Sandy will check with Trudy regarding the trail ride video. Building and Land Report: Nora relayed the message that Rick would rather take this year off. No one offered to take over that position. Fund Raising Committee Report: Club will have a food booth at Safe haven open house Food Committee Report: Nothing to report Entertainment Committee Report: Nothing Parade Committee Report: No info on moxie until after their March meeting Hospitality Committee Report: Cathy sent a check to Linda Daigle for the death of her husband. Junior's Report: Met tonight to go over their test and make out paper for 2015. Juniors have an opportunity to do a food booth at Shamrock stables May 2 nd & 3 rd. nancy asked if someone could put the tip of the month in the hoof beats. Cathy offered to do it. Correspondence Report: None Old Business Report: Books have not been audited. Nancy will take the books with her tonight and get it done. Trudy need to go to the bank to get on the new checking account New Business Report: The sign up sheet went around for committees. Remarks for the Good of the Order: None Brags: Missy brought in the new headstall that Rob (best husband in the world according to Missy) got her for Christmas. Riley bragged that her dog Fezzik had undergone Chemo for lymphoma and was very pleased to say that he is recovering nicely and acting like a puppy. Membership Count: 16 seniors, 3 juniors & 8 dogs. Motion to adjourn: Rachael made motion and Sally seconded to adjourn the meeting at 8:30ish Nancy Weeks, acting secretary. Tip of the Month Information found under the Tip of the Month may be on the Junior Test at the end of the year. Normal Salt Intake: There are no age, gender, or breed predilections that influence the voluntary salt intake of an individual horse. Salt helps maintain electrolytes and water balance in horses as it does in all animals, and certain individuals may consume more or less salt than others based on need and preferences. Best approach is to provide a salt block and allow voluntary intake, while limiting the amount of salt for horses that gobble it. LOST! Lost: A green trail halter. During one of the rides this fall, Cody s green trail halter has disappeared. Did anyone find one maybe after the ride was over or possibly where our trailers were parked? I would appreciate it if you could return it. Thanks Cathy Email: Cathy@MaineTrailRiders.com Phone: 207-582-2093
4 April 2015 HOOFBEATS Classified Ads Forrest Excavation Specializing in pasture clearing, riding ring and arena preparation in Central Maine. All other excavation needs you might have as well. Competitive rates, excellent references. Over 30 years experience. Call for a free consultation. Call Richard at Forrest Excavation 207-441-4284 or 207-203-3874 Grace Studio ~ downtown Readfield Massage & Yoga Therapies ~ Massage can help heal those sore muscles. Yoga can enhance your balance and riding ability while increasing your mindfulness and connectivity with your horse and those around you. Schedule your free consultation to see how massage and Yoga can enhance your life at www.graceatthestudio.com or call (207) 931-8706. JL Custom Fab Route 201 in Bowdoin, 207-666-5800 M-F 8:00 to 5:00, Sat by appointment Trailer Service and Repairs: bearings, brakes, lights, suspension and wiring Truck and Towing Accessories: hitches, goosenecks, brake controls, racks, steps Custom Metal Fabrication: storage solutions hay racks, ladders, **Full Trailer Safety Inspection only $58 for MTRA Members** Combining remarkable skills and extraordinary service to fabricate your needs Barn in Dexter available! Some friends have a gorgeous barn with about 4 acres of pasture and running water and electricity. They could provide some help with feeding etc. But neither is what I would call a horse person. The barn has six large box stalls if I remember correctly. It's got cement floors and a huge hayloft. They'd be open to any proposals! If interested email me and I will hook you up! Patti Dowse Erda (Www.ErdaLeather.com) Rubber English riding boots! I have several pairs of rubber English riding boots for sale $5 each. Call Nancy Weeks 207-557-3302
5 April 2015 HOOFBEATS Boarding available in new barn 10x12 stalls, 15 acres of pasture, trails available without going on the road first. Includes hay, grain, bedding, daily turnout. $225/month. Location is 1/16 mile from the Maine Trail Riders clubhouse in Litchfield. Call Julie Anderson: (207) 446-1604 Saddle Pad! Tucker wool felt saddle pad for sale. It is in excellent condition. Asking $50.00 Call Sally 207-933-9163 Boarding & Lessons Available at Greene-Horse Farm & Livery, Inc. We are privately owned and operated and offer all our guests a 10 X 12 box stall in a newly built barn. Horses are turned out daily in individual paddocks or herd pasture depending on compatibility. Board includes: stall, tack cubicle, feed and basic. Please call for more information and pricing, (207) 576-2721. References are available upon request. Wanted! Unusable saddle Wanted: a saddle that is no longer safe for riding that can be used as a decoration. Contact Nancy Weeks by email: mcgiver@tds.net
6 April 2015 HOOFBEATS General Information Website http://mainetrailriders.com If you have info to submit to the website, please contact Trudy Bickford by phone 207-720-0550 or email trudybickford@mainetrailriders.com. Hospitality Please help Cathy by keeping her informed on anything where the club should send out a card or more. She can be contacted via email at: Cathy@MaineTrailRiders.com Contact Info for Officers Trudy Bickford, President trudybickford@mainetrailriders.com Phone: 207-720-0550 Riley Morse, Vice President youngmorse@gmail.com Phone: 207-841-4016 Cathy Small, Treasure Cathy@MaineTrailRiders.com Editor s Note The deadline for submissions for the May issue is April 22. Send your email address if you would like to receive this newsletter via email. Photos and tips are welcome! Send to: Trudy Bickford 36 Old Portland Road Auburn, ME 04240 Email: trudybickford@mainetrailriders.com Phone: 207-720-0550 This month s pictures were all from the Shirley Ride, the weekend of August 9-10, 2014.